New York
Does your state make the grade?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | A | B | B* | D |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | A |
| Tobacco Taxes | B |
| Access to Cessation Services | B* |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | D |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by New York's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Increase funding for the New York state tobacco prevention and control program;
- Achieve tax parity across all tobacco products; and
- Eliminate enforcement loopholes on the sale of flavored tobacco products.
New York Information
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New York Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2026 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $39,233,600 |
| FY2026 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,905,769* |
| FY2026 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $42,139,369 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $203,000,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 20.8% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $1,512,100,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Take ActionTobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2026 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $39,233,600 |
| FY2026 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,905,769* |
| FY2026 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $42,139,369 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $203,000,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 20.8% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $1,512,100,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited (allowed in cigar bars and allows for an economic hardship waiver) |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: N.Y. [PUB. HEALTH] LAW §§ 1399-n to 1399-x (2022).
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited (allowed in cigar bars and allows for an economic hardship waiver) |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: N.Y. [PUB. HEALTH] LAW §§ 1399-n to 1399-x (2022).
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Tobacco Taxes
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $5.35 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
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| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $5.35 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | B* |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 forms of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Few barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Data not available |
| Counseling: | Data not available |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Data not available |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $3.05; the median investment per smoker is $2.62 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See New York Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
*Current data on tobacco cessation coverage for state employees was not provided this year, therefore New York was graded based on only two out of three Access to Cessation Services categories, Medicaid coverage and Investment per Smoker in the state quitline.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | B* |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 forms of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Few barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Data not available |
| Counseling: | Data not available |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Data not available |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $3.05; the median investment per smoker is $2.62 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | Yes |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See New York Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
*Current data on tobacco cessation coverage for state employees was not provided this year, therefore New York was graded based on only two out of three Access to Cessation Services categories, Medicaid coverage and Investment per Smoker in the state quitline.
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| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | Most flavored e-cigarettes prohibited in all locations |
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| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | Most flavored e-cigarettes prohibited in all locations |
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